Perfect pitch: a turbo training technique for self, issue, and profession advocacy.

摘要

Though college/university faculty members, our profession, and employers expect health education graduates to be able to advocate for themselves, then: profession, and their health issues, precious little time in academia is spent developing students' advocacy skills. However, to successfully compete for work, to succeed on the job, and to communicate professionalism, students first must be competent advocates for themselves. How can we quickly and efficiently begin to help students develop a personal sense of self and to "sell" themselves and their profession (Mertz, 2004)? The same way many people meet, establish a connection, and go on to build a relationship . . . dating!